Reply With QuoteSo 2 x 34's fit in there without mods? by measuring (don't have a sample battery) I thought they'd come up short, but I also want to put the isolator and winch solenoid in there as well. Not bogged down with the ecu either.
Master
Seems like a £300 2m cable is the only option from eBay which seems to be the cheapest. I know many people will solder and extend the wires themselves but I'm too worried that I may damage the ECU or worse and there goes the money I saved. So... Rest assured this project will be completed, just not as soon as I would've wanted.
TopicToaster
So 2 x 34's fit in there without mods? by measuring (don't have a sample battery) I thought they'd come up short, but I also want to put the isolator and winch solenoid in there as well. Not bogged down with the ecu either.
SO for all the modification...
You now have 2x 55AH batteries....
When by running the large CAT battery in the factory position, and fitting a D34 or equiv in the back corner, then using Tim (Traxide) kit to link them you can have 110AH + 55AH (and the Traxide uses a portion off the factory battery first extending run time)...
Seems not a lot of thought is going into these mods people
You're worse off for 'juice' then before you 'upgraded'...
My Exide Orbital (equiv to D34) has run happily in the PS rear corner for 5 years....
But if heat concerns you, fit a bonnet scoop / vent or duct air to the location... Cheaper and easier....
YarnMaster
But at least they can lift the bonnet and tell their mates they have "Yellow Tops" and they'll recharge real fast even though they are flat now.Originally Posted by Tombie
SO for all the modification...
You now have 2x 55AH batteries....
When by running the large CAT battery in the factory position, and fitting a D34 or equiv in the back corner, then using Tim (Traxide) kit to link them you can have 110AH + 55AH (and the Traxide uses a portion off the factory battery first extending run time)...
Seems not a lot of thought is going into these mods people
You're worse off for 'juice' then before you 'upgraded'...
Personally can't see the point of installing two batteries that equal the capacity of the original and calling it an upgrade - "knobbing about" is all I can see going on.
YarnMaster
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Last edited by gavinwibrow; 25th August 2012 at 12:30 PM. Reason: posted in error prior to finishing
D4 MY16 TDV6 - Cambo towing magic, Traxide Batteries, X Lifter, GAP ID Tool, Snorkel, Mitch Hitch, Clearview Mirrors, F&R Dashcams, CB
RRC MY95 LSE Vogue Softdash "Bessie" with MY99 TD5 and 4HP24 transplants
SADLY SOLD MY04 D2a TD5 auto and MY10 D4 2.7 both with lots of goodies
YarnMaster
Well put Tombie
Pardon ignorance - CAT battery?
D4 MY16 TDV6 - Cambo towing magic, Traxide Batteries, X Lifter, GAP ID Tool, Snorkel, Mitch Hitch, Clearview Mirrors, F&R Dashcams, CB
RRC MY95 LSE Vogue Softdash "Bessie" with MY99 TD5 and 4HP24 transplants
SADLY SOLD MY04 D2a TD5 auto and MY10 D4 2.7 both with lots of goodies
This CAT...
They do great batteries for Cars and 4WDs too...
Caterpillar Batteries for Demanding Environments
More on AULRO here: Caterpillar (CAT) AGM batteries
Wizard
SupporterExactly! ... this became apparent to me yesterday when researching online, and after downloading and studying all the OPTIMA product spec pdf's it was clear that in a single OPTIMA I could go nowhere near matching even half the capacity of what i already have installed - which is monster 180A/hr x 1000 CCA jobbie. Initially the dual battery tray option was attactive to me because i had already utilized the other convenient option by mounting an air compressor on my ARB second battery tray. So now it's back to the drawing board so as to speak.SO for all the modification...
You now have 2x 55AH batteries....
When by running the large CAT battery in the factory position, and fitting a D34 or equiv in the back corner, then using Tim (Traxide) kit to link them you can have 110AH + 55AH (and the Traxide uses a portion off the factory battery first extending run time)...
Seems not a lot of thought is going into these mods people
You're worse off for 'juice' then before you 'upgraded'...
onebob
Master
Yeh, i had originaly purchased an arb tray to sit next to the turbo but found the dual a/c pipes made it almost impossible to fit it there and i had a seven seater so the 3rd row option was also out - hence my best option was the two smaller optimas in the original battery location. It was more expensive but it works. It certainly wasnt done that way just because it 'looks' good.
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